Here’s the challenge: if something happened to you tomorrow, could your family find your important documents, know which accounts you have, and get access to what they need without a months-long scavenger hunt?
Most people I meet assume the answer
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Starting an LLC in Illinois: Steps and How We Can Help
To form an LLC in Illinois, you file Articles of Organization (Form LLC-5.5) with the Illinois Secretary of State and pay a $150 filing fee. Filing is only the first step, though. A well-set-up LLC also needs a registered agent,…
Can Your Life Insurance Company Take Advantage of You?
Years ago, I wrote about an investigative report that caught some of the country’s largest life insurers sitting on death benefits — their position, more or less, was that it wasn’t their job to tell you a policy existed. You…
What to Ask Your Estate Planning Attorney Before You Hire Them
Choosing the right estate planning attorney matters as much as the plan itself — a poorly drafted will or trust is one of the leading causes of legal malpractice claims in Illinois. Before you hire anyone, ask these seven questions.…
How does tax proration work at a real estate closing?
One of the biggest numbers on your closing statement, and the one clients ask me about most, isn’t the price of the house. It’s the real estate tax credit. If you’re selling, it can feel like a big chunk of…
How long does an adult guardianship take in Kane County,Illinois?
A lot of the calls I get about adult guardianship start the same way. An adult child has noticed their mother can no longer keep track of her bills, or a family calls because a brother was in an accident…
What is an intentionally defective grantor trust (IDGT)?
An Intentionally Defective Grantor Trust (IDGT) is a sophisticated estate planning strategy designed to shift future appreciation out of a client’s taxable estate while intentionally preserving certain income tax obligations. When properly structured, it allows the grantor to “freeze” the…
Hiring a Probate Attorney in Illinois? Ask These Questions First
Losing someone you love is hard. And somewhere in the middle of that grief, you may find yourself named executor of an estate, holding a will you’ve never seen before, and wondering where to begin. You don’t have to figure…
5 Reasons a Home May Not Appraise for the Purchase Price
What Happens When a Home Doesn’t Appraise?
If you are in the process of buying a home, you probably have a lot of unanswered questions. One common concern buyers and sellers share is whether the home will appraise at the…
If You Are Divorced, Update Your Estate Plan—Immediately
In the aftermath of a divorce, updating your estate plan is rarely a top priority. Many people are emotionally drained, overwhelmed, and focused on simply getting through the next day. Unfortunately, failing to update your estate plan after a divorce…